SO the gradient changes faster for a smaller black hole...okay so how would I explain that to people who don't know what a gradient is...the change?
Tina
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Roger Haar <haar@PHYSICS.ARIZONA.EDU> 11/27/01 02:37PM >>>
Tina,
It is the gradient of the gravitational force
that is important. Consider going in feet first.
For a small black hole the force on your feet is
much larger that on your head. Plus if you are in
a circular orbit, the orbital velocity and force
associated with orbiting change quickly with
radius for small holes.